LESSONS

To keep our operations running smoothly, we at Locals Surf School have a few terms and conditions that are important to understand before taking lessons with us. Don't worry, there's nothing to be scared of here. We've worked hard to build a reputation of being very understanding and accommodating people who are in the business of making our customers happy, not making a extra buck when possible. Click here for Kids Camp Terms & FAQ instead.

• Gratuity for lessons is not included or necessary but generally recommended. 

     "Like It"   =  $10

     "Love It"  =  $20

• Large Groups: Parties of 10 or more are required to tip at least 20%

• Scheduling: All lessons must be scheduled. Scheduling a week in advanced is recommended for preferential timing; however, students can often call at the last minute to jump in an open time slot. Walk-ons are accepted but not guaranteed. Purchasing a lesson online before scheduling does not guarantee lesson availability. 

• Requesting Instructors: Students may request to work with a particular instructor but working with that instructor is not guaranteed. Instructors have to juggle busy and constantly changing schedules so its is recommended that students tip the instructors they wish to work with in order to secure their lesson with him or her.

• Being Late: Arriving 30 minutes before a lesson is recommended but 15 minutes early is a MUST. It takes a few minutes do get signed in, suited-up, and stretched out so please be on time and ready to go. If you are running late, please let us know and give us an honest ETA.

• When arriving late, we do our best to accommodate our students by giving them extra time a the end; however, at some point we have to end the lesson no matter what. We will have other students waiting to use their own paid time and cannot sacrifice their time. If you arrive so late that so you miss most of the lesson, you can choose to take the remainder of the lesson for the full lesson price, or simply pay the cancellation fee. 

• Lesson Cancellation Policy:  We would really like at least 48 hours of advanced notice if you must cancel or reschedule but we NEED 24 hours of notice. If canceling or rescheduling within 24 hours of your lesson, you will be charged the full cost of your lesson for however may spots were reserved. We are normally very accommodating and understanding of unforeseen emergencies and circumstances but keep in mind that we pay our instructors in advanced for lesson spots that could have otherwise been filled if you had given us more notice. Parties and Outings of 6 or more are required to give 2 days of notice to cancel or reschedule without incurring the fee. Parties and Outings of 12 or more are required to give 5 days of notice to cancel or reschedule without incurring the fee. Parties and Outings of 20 or more are required to give 15 days of notice to cancel or reschedule without incurring the fee.

• Class Minimums: We offer group classes each day of the week from Memorial Day through Labor Day but our minimum to run a group class is 3 people. Off-peak season group classes mostly run on weekends. You do not need to have 3 people to register and can register individually but if less than 3 people total are registered for a group class, then students will be given the option to upgrade to a private lesson or come another day instead. 

• Broken Equipment: If our equipment is lost or broken with a rental, it must be replaced to its full value. If equipment is lost or damaged during a lesson, the student may be liable for replacing the equipment if actions were deemed negligent by owner or instructor. Prices vary for different equipment but are generally priced as follows:

    • Surf Board : $300

    • Leash : $30

    • Wetsuit : $200

    • Wetsuit Top : $70

    • Fins : $15 

• Leaving A Lesson: If you decide to leave the lesson at any point, you may not make-up the remaining time. 

• By signing up for a lesson with Locals Surf School LLC, you agree for your card on file to be charged for cancellation and damage fees. 

• Owners, instructors and affiliates of Locals Surf School LLC are not responsible for injuries or damage caused to students or their parties.

• No Refunds: There are no refunds for orders, lessons or packages once they have been placed or purchased. Lesson and camp credit always valid. 

• Surfing in an extreme sport. In order to surf with us, students need to be able to swim and be in good physical health. Students should also be advised that there are inherent risks to participating in the sport including but not limited to, injuries, drowning, death, marine hazards such as sharks and submerged objects, etc. Fortunately these risks are EXTREMELY RARE & very well mitigated by our professionally trained and certified staff

WHEN REGISTERING FOR ANY OF OUR CAMPS, PLEASE KEEP THESE TERMS IN MIND :)

To keep our operations running smoothly, we at Locals Surf School have a few terms and conditions that are important to understand before enrolling in Surf Camp. Don't worry, there's nothing to be scared of here. We've worked hard to build a reputation of being very understanding and accommodating people who are in the business of making our customers happy, not making a extra buck when possible.

• Weather: Although we are masters of the ocean, we are certainly not in control of the weather. If the forecast calls for light rain, the show will go on... surfers are meant to get wet! We will cancel a day of camp when the weather or wave conditions look like they will not be conducive to having a safe and fun day at the beach. These conditions include but are not limited too: rough surf, thunderstorms, heavy rain, etc. We will do our best to notify parents of a cancellation with as much advanced notice as possible. This may be the night before or possibly the morning of. If inclement weather conditions occur after a half day at the beach, the day will count and we will call parents to come pick up their kids. Then, we will give a little more time each day following. If we need to cancel a day at the beginning of the week, we also have the right to simply extend the subsequent days of camp to make up for the lost time on the cancelled day. For example, if Monday is cancelled, we will extend camp by one hour each day from Tuesday through Friday. As a result the kids will have received the same total amount of camp time and the camp week will be considered complete with no further makeups due.

• Make-Ups: If we cancel a day due to rough surf or bad weather, refunds are not provided for that day; rather, kids can make up their missed day or use the credit towards a lesson. We just ask that you give us a few days of notice to schedule a make-up day for your child. Make ups must be done within the same year. If your child misses a day of camp for reasons other than family emergencies or Locals canceling the day, the day cannot be made up and will be forfeited. 

• Camp Cancellation Policy: We at Locals Surf School hire our instructors well in advanced based upon how many kids have booked for the week. We do this to ensure that all students receive plenty of high-quality attention so that everything runs smoothly and safely. So, if you must cancel or change the week of your child's camp, we require that you give us at least FOUR WEEKS of advanced notice. We need this so we can adjust our instructors schedule and fill the vacant spot. If you do not give at least 4 weeks of advanced notice to cancel or change your child's week, you will forfeit the full payment made or be charged the full cost of the service if payment has not yet been made. If you cancel or reschedule your child's week of surf camp prior to 4 weeks before that week’s start date, you will be charged a $50 fee per child.

• Surfing in an extreme sport. In order to surf with us, students need to be able to swim and be in good physical health. Students should also be advised that there are inherent risks to participating in the sport including but not limited to, injuries, drowning, death, marine hazards such as sharks and submerged objects, etc. Fortunately these risks are EXTREMELY RARE & very well mitigated by our professionally trained and certified staff. If any member of our staff deems a student or camper as unable to swim or take part in a lesson safely, we reserve the right to hold that participant out of the water. If this happens, no refunds or credits will be issued.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL FOR ALL CAMPS & LESSONS

• As with all activities, there is a risk of contracting or spreading covid-19 while participating in activities with Locals Surf School LLC. We will be following strict operational protocol to reduce such risk.

• All students, campers, beach-goers, and persons accompanying them must abide by current CDC guidelines and local laws and regulations at the time of your session with us

• All students, campers and persons accompanying them should wear a while heading to the beach, while on the beach and during the land lesson portion of the lesson.

• All students should maintain minimum 6ft of other students, campers and beach goers at all times.

• Hand sanitizer available for use

• BRING YOUR OWN WATER. We will not be able to provide communal water for safety and sanitary reasons. 

• All participants must sign the following waiver online before coming to the beach. Please send to everyone in your party. Click Here to Sign Waiver